These reports feature coverage of this week’s meetings at the Florida Department of Citrus, with comments from Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton, Jr. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers …
FL Beef Dollars Doing Less
Even though beef demand continues to be strong, it’s getting tougher and tougher to continue with the programs across Florida to promote beef like before. Florida Beef Council Chairman Brad Etheridge knows the checkoff is working, but worries about the dwindling funds. Ă‚Â Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
USDA Makes CSP Announcements
USDA made two announcements about the Conservation Security Program this week. NRCS chief Arlen Lancaster says first, nearly $257 million in CSP payments are being readied for all 19,393 contracts with eligible landowners and producers. And second that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service anticipates the next CSP signup to take place in early 2008 in the 51 eligible watersheds announced …
“Free Riders” Fix Options Being Discussed Around Industry
In this report, CEO Mike Sparks of Florida Citrus Mutual discusses efforts at the Florida Department of Citrus to fix the “Free Riders” issue. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …
Citrus Research Progress Update
In this report, comments from Dr Harold Browning, Director of the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred, about the latest progress on the citrus research front. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics …
“Free Rider” Concerns & Citrus Expo Planning
In the first report, an overview of efforts underway to deal with “Free Riders”, who many believe unfairly benefit from Florida citrus marketing efforts without joining Florida growers to pay for it all. Comments from Citrus Commissioner Bob Behr (top right), from an earlier interview about “Free Riders.” In the second report, core members of the Citrus Expo planning committee …
Property Tax Amendment Passes
The Florida Legislature got together and passed a proposed constitutional amendment to cut property taxes that should be on the ballot for voters in January. Senate Ag Committee chairman JD Alexander says it is an improvement over what they considered last week. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …
FL Student is New National FFA Southern VP
The 80th National FFA Convention took place this past week and when the announcement was made for the new officer team, a Florida student was among them. Brady Revels of Bushnell is the 2007-2008 National FFA Southern Region Vice President. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Afternoon “Greening” Class Added for Sebring Oct 30 in P. M.
This in from Ray Royce of the Highlands County Citrus Growers Association: *** The Morning Session for October 30th is now full, however there will be an afternoon session that will start at 1:30 PM. Call the Extension office to pre-register. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
State Spending & Taxes-Sen Mike Haridopolos About Ag
In these reports, more comments from State Sen Mike Haridopolos about spending of tax dollars and the need for change in the way Florida handles its money. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, …